DyskinesiasNCT05044572
Comparison of Open Chain Kinetic Exercises and Forward Head Posture Correction in Type II Scapular Dyskinesia
A study testing Open chain kinetic exercises and Forward head posture correction exercises in people with Dyskinesias, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to compare the effect of open chain kinetic exercises and forward head posture correction on scapular symmetry and glenohumeral disability in office workers with type II scapular dyskinesis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Dyskinesias
- What is being tested?
- Open chain kinetic exercises and Forward head posture correction exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2021to 25 Feb 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Both male and female office workers
- In the age group of 20 to 40 years
- With at least one year work experience
- Individuals with Type II scapular dyskinesia (1-1.5 cm dif¬ference)
- Individuals with forward head posture
Who cannot join
- Any Congenital abnormality
- Neurological deficit
- Received physiotherapy treatment in past three months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Sarwat Anwar Medical Complex Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Open Chain Kinetic Exercises and Forward Head Posture Correction on Scapular Symmetry and Glenohumeral Disability in Office Workers With Type II Scapular Dyskinesia
The objective of this study is to compare the effect of open chain kinetic exercises and forward head posture correction on scapular symmetry and glenohumeral disability in office workers with type II scapular dyskinesis.
Read the detailed description
The scapula plays a crucial role in coordinating and maintaining complex shoulder kinematics. The rotator cuff (RC) and the scapula control energy and force transfer for glenohumeral (GH) and scapulothoracic (ST) movements. From a biomechanical perspective, the shoulder range of motion (ROM) covers almost 65% of a spherical joint whose stability is ensured by several factors such as bone integrity, muscle activity, and ligaments.The RC and scapula allow for three-dimensional movements of the shoulder by limiting excessive translations that may compromise the joint integrity.The overall prevalence of scapular dyskinesis was 90.08%, and the highest frequency was found at the resting position.
Association between ergonomic risk level and scapular dyskinesis in office workers in 2020. It was a cross sectional study A lateral scapular slide test (LSST) was used to evaluate scapular dyskinesis, and the quick exposure check (QEC) method was used to analyze the ergonomic risk level. results indicate that patients with scapular dyskinesis have a high ergonomic risk level.
A defective scapular posture, caused by muscular imbalances, also generates imbalances of length and muscular strength in the muscles, altering the mechanics of the glenohumeral joint. A forward bending of the scapula is associated with a retracted minor pectoral muscle and possibly anterior serratus weakness or trapezius. This scapular posture alters the humeral posture on the glenoid, assuming a relatively abducted and internally rotated position, resulting in retracted glenohumeral internal rotators and elongated or weak lateral rotators.
SW Christensen et al has stated in an article that the key group that might be related with scapular dyskinesis and work-related pain in office workers is the axioscapular muscles. These muscles attach between the scapula to the axis of the body consisted of serratus anterior, Pectoralis minor, rhomboids, levator scapulae and three parts of trapezius.
Study in 2016 in which the deeper lying (Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor (Pm) and Rhomboid major) and superficial lying (Trapezius and Serratus Anterior) scapulothoracic muscles' activity was investigated with fine-wire and surface EMG, concluded that In the presence of idiopathic neck pain, higher Pectoralis minor activity during the towel wall slide was found. Patients with neck pain and scapular dyskinesis showed lower MT(middle trapezius) activity in comparison with healthy controls with scapular dyskinesis during scaption.
In 2018 The results showed high incidence of axioscapular muscle adaptations including of decreased flexibility of pectoralis minor, upper trapezius and levator scapulae in all subtypes as well as decreased performance of serratus anterior, middle trapezius, lower trapezius and rhomboids. The high incidence of postural deviations including forward head, rounded shoulder and thoracic hyper-kyphosis were also found in all subtypes of scapular dyskinesis. The participants were symptomatic office workers with different subtypes of scapular dyskinesis. They were evaluated the subtypes of scapular dyskinesis corresponded with flexibility of pectoralis minor, upper trapezius and levator scapulae using muscle length tests. The performances of serratus anterior, upper trapezius, middle trapezius, lower trapezius and rhomboids were also examined using manual muscle test. The postural deviations of cervical, shoulder and thoracic were also investigated using postural analysis methods.
Conventional therapeutic exercise programs are commonly used to treat patients with scapular dyskinesis. It is common for physical therapists to treat patients with shoulder pain and scapular dyskinesis. Treatment techniques to address dyskinesis include manual neuromuscular facilitation, tactile cueing, visual feedback, electrical stimulation, supervised exercise, mobilization, strengthening, electromyography, and other interventions.
An RCT in which eleven asymptomatic university students representing 15 scapulae with a positive Scapular Dyskinesis Test were recruited as subjects. Participants were randomized into exercise and electrical stimulation (ESTherex) or exercise and sham electrical stimulation (ShamTherex) and stated that Electrical stimulation with exercises for scapular dyskinesis showed improvements in spine to scapula distance at 120 degrees of shoulder abduction.
The literature has proved that shoulder stabilization training strengthens the scapular muscles, closed chain and open chain kinetic exercises are also beneficial thereby resolving the SD. But as FHP can lead to SD, among the correction of FHP or open chain kinetic exercises which one is more effective to treat SD type II it has not been compared before. There is also paucity of literature available on open chain kinetic exercises and forward head posture correction exercises on scapular symmetry and glenohumeral disability in office workers with type II scapular dyskinesis. Hence this study aims to compare the effect of open chain kinetic exercises and forward head posture correction on scapular symmetry and glenohumeral disability in office workers with type II Scapular dyskinesis.
- Conditions
- Dyskinesias
- Being tested
- Open chain kinetic exercises, Forward head posture correction exercises
- Keywords
- Scapula
- Medical subject headings
- Dyskinesias
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Open chain kinetic exercisesOther
Group A will perform open chain kinetic exercises Before the intervention all the participants will perform 20 minutes of warm up and 10 minutes of cool down. The Open kinematic chain exercises(Three sets of each exercise while one set of each exercise will be performed at the setup and remaining two sets will be guided to the patient as a home plan)-:Blackburn exercises ( 20 repetitions ) , Dynamic hug( 10 repetitions), W exercise(10 repetitions), lunges with dumbbells-forward(10 repetitions with half kg dumbbell), upward and diagonal, and Pectoralis minor stretching(3 to 5 stretches)will be performed
Forward head posture correction exercisesOther
PatienGroup B participants will perform forward head correction exercise(22) Chin tuck Patient will Stand with upper back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart. • Face forward, tuck your chin down, and pull head back until it meets the wall. • t
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Open chain kinetic exercises | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Open chain kinetic exercises |
| Forward head posture correction exercises | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Forward head posture correction exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
SPADI questionnaire
The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) was developed to measure current shoulder pain and disability in an outpatient setting. The SPADI contains 13 items that assess two domains; a 5-item subscale that measures pain and an 8-item subscale that measures disability.
Measured: 4 week
Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST)
Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST) will be used to evaluate the scapular dyskinesis. LSST asses scapular asymmetry under varying load positions. Measurements of scapular position are taken while scapular position with the arm abducted 0, 45, and 90 degrees in the coronal plane. Distance from the inferior angle of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebra in the same horizontal plane was measured in all 3 position .If the distance is greater than 1.5 cm, it means LSST is positive
Measured: 4 weeks
Forward head posture measurement using Image J software
Forward head posture measurement will be assessed using a digitized , lateral view photograph(Sony 16.1 M pixels camera ) of the subject in his or her usual standing posture. The tragus of the subject's ear will be marked and a reflexive marker will be attached to the skin overlying C7 vertebrae. Once the photograph obtained we will use ImageJ software (20)to measure FHP quantified by the craniovertebral angle (The angle between the horizontal line passing through the C7 and a line extending from tragus of ear to C7). An angle less than 50-53 degrees may indicate FHP . Thereby, the smaller the CV angle, the greater the disability.
Measured: 4 weeks
Universal Goniometer
In Type 2 Scapula Dyskinesia, weakness of the serratus anterior results in reduction in both glenohumeral flexion and abduction .So these ranges will be measured before and after intervention in both groups with the help of goniometer.
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Sep 2021
- Study start15 Sep 2021
- Primary completion15 Feb 2022
- Study completion25 Feb 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (10)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for DyskinesiasStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Saima Zahid, PhD*, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05044572
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/0122 Sidra Ali
- Status last verified
- Mar 2022
- First submitted
- 13 Sep 2021
- Last updated
- 10 Mar 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Lefevre-Colau MM, Nguyen C, Palazzo C, Srour F, Paris G, Vuillemin V, Poiraudeau S, Roby-Brami A, Roren A. Recent advances in kinematics of the shoulder complex in healthy people. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2018 Jan;61(1):56-59. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2017.09.001. Epub 2017 Sep 28. No abstract available.
PubMed 28964876Lefevre-Colau MM, Nguyen C, Palazzo C, Srour F, Paris G, Vuillemin V, Poiraudeau S, Roby-Brami A, Roren A. Kinematic patterns in normal and degenerative shoulders. Part II: Review of 3-D scapular kinematic patterns in patients with shoulder pain, and clinical implications. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2018 Jan;61(1):46-53. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2017.09.002. Epub 2017 Oct 5.
PubMed 28987866Kibler WB, Sciascia A. The role of the scapula in preventing and treating shoulder instability. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2016 Feb;24(2):390-7. doi: 10.1007/s00167-015-3736-z. Epub 2015 Aug 1.
PubMed 26231154Deng S, Chen K, Ma Y, Chen J, Huang M. The Influence of Test Positions on Clinical Assessment for Scapular Dyskinesis. PM R. 2017 Aug;9(8):761-766. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.11.011. Epub 2016 Dec 1.
PubMed 27916706Panagiotopoulos AC, Crowther IM. Scapular Dyskinesia, the forgotten culprit of shoulder pain and how to rehabilitate. SICOT J. 2019;5:29. doi: 10.1051/sicotj/2019029. Epub 2019 Aug 20.
PubMed 31430250Longo UG, Risi Ambrogioni L, Berton A, Candela V, Massaroni C, Carnevale A, Stelitano G, Schena E, Nazarian A, DeAngelis J, Denaro V. Erratum: Longo, U.G., et al. Scapular Dyskinesis: From Basic Science to Ultimate Treatment. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17(8), 2974. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 May 27;17(11):3810. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17113810.
PubMed 32471164Singla D, Veqar Z. Association Between Forward Head, Rounded Shoulders, and Increased Thoracic Kyphosis: A Review of the Literature. J Chiropr Med. 2017 Sep;16(3):220-229. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2017.03.004. Epub 2017 Sep 28.
PubMed 29097952Ozdemir F, Toy S. Evaluation of scapular dyskinesis and ergonomic risk level in office workers. Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2021 Dec;27(4):1193-1198. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2020.1757307. Epub 2020 Jun 22.
PubMed 32306852Christensen SW, Hirata RP, Graven-Nielsen T. The effect of experimental neck pain on pressure pain sensitivity and axioscapular motor control. J Pain. 2015 Apr;16(4):367-79. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2015.01.008. Epub 2015 Jan 29.
PubMed 25640292Castelein B, Cools A, Parlevliet T, Cagnie B. Are chronic neck pain, scapular dyskinesis and altered scapulothoracic muscle activity interrelated?: A case-control study with surface and fine-wire EMG. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2016 Dec;31:136-143. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.10.008. Epub 2016 Oct 19.
PubMed 27816845
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Mar 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Open Chain Kinetic Exercises and Forward Head Posture Correction on Scapular Symmetry and Glenohumeral Disability in Office Workers With Type II Scapular Dyskinesia
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05044572
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/0122 Sidra Ali
- Conditions
- Dyskinesias
- Keywords
- Scapula
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Feb 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Sep 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this study is to compare the effect of open chain kinetic exercises and forward head posture correction on scapular symmetry and glenohumeral disability in office workers with type II scapular dyskinesis.
Detailed description
The scapula plays a crucial role in coordinating and maintaining complex shoulder kinematics. The rotator cuff (RC) and the scapula control energy and force transfer for glenohumeral (GH) and scapulothoracic (ST) movements. From a biomechanical perspective, the shoulder range of motion (ROM) covers almost 65% of a spherical joint whose stability is ensured by several factors such as bone integrity, muscle activity, and ligaments.The RC and scapula allow for three-dimensional movements of the shoulder by limiting excessive translations that may compromise the joint integrity.The overall prevalence of scapular dyskinesis was 90.08%, and the highest frequency was found at the resting position.
Association between ergonomic risk level and scapular dyskinesis in office workers in 2020. It was a cross sectional study A lateral scapular slide test (LSST) was used to evaluate scapular dyskinesis, and the quick exposure check (QEC) method was used to analyze the ergonomic risk level. results indicate that patients with scapular dyskinesis have a high ergonomic risk level.
A defective scapular posture, caused by muscular imbalances, also generates imbalances of length and muscular strength in the muscles, altering the mechanics of the glenohumeral joint. A forward bending of the scapula is associated with a retracted minor pectoral muscle and possibly anterior serratus weakness or trapezius. This scapular posture alters the humeral posture on the glenoid, assuming a relatively abducted and internally rotated position, resulting in retracted glenohumeral internal rotators and elongated or weak lateral rotators.
SW Christensen et al has stated in an article that the key group that might be related with scapular dyskinesis and work-related pain in office workers is the axioscapular muscles. These muscles attach between the scapula to the axis of the body consisted of serratus anterior, Pectoralis minor, rhomboids, levator scapulae and three parts of trapezius.
Study in 2016 in which the deeper lying (Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Minor (Pm) and Rhomboid major) and superficial lying (Trapezius and Serratus Anterior) scapulothoracic muscles' activity was investigated with fine-wire and surface EMG, concluded that In the presence of idiopathic neck pain, higher Pectoralis minor activity during the towel wall slide was found. Patients with neck pain and scapular dyskinesis showed lower MT(middle trapezius) activity in comparison with healthy controls with scapular dyskinesis during scaption.
In 2018 The results showed high incidence of axioscapular muscle adaptations including of decreased flexibility of pectoralis minor, upper trapezius and levator scapulae in all subtypes as well as decreased performance of serratus anterior, middle trapezius, lower trapezius and rhomboids. The high incidence of postural deviations including forward head, rounded shoulder and thoracic hyper-kyphosis were also found in all subtypes of scapular dyskinesis. The participants were symptomatic office workers with different subtypes of scapular dyskinesis. They were evaluated the subtypes of scapular dyskinesis corresponded with flexibility of pectoralis minor, upper trapezius and levator scapulae using muscle length tests. The performances of serratus anterior, upper trapezius, middle trapezius, lower trapezius and rhomboids were also examined using manual muscle test. The postural deviations of cervical, shoulder and thoracic were also investigated using postural analysis methods.
Conventional therapeutic exercise programs are commonly used to treat patients with scapular dyskinesis. It is common for physical therapists to treat patients with shoulder pain and scapular dyskinesis. Treatment techniques to address dyskinesis include manual neuromuscular facilitation, tactile cueing, visual feedback, electrical stimulation, supervised exercise, mobilization, strengthening, electromyography, and other interventions.
An RCT in which eleven asymptomatic university students representing 15 scapulae with a positive Scapular Dyskinesis Test were recruited as subjects. Participants were randomized into exercise and electrical stimulation (ESTherex) or exercise and sham electrical stimulation (ShamTherex) and stated that Electrical stimulation with exercises for scapular dyskinesis showed improvements in spine to scapula distance at 120 degrees of shoulder abduction.
The literature has proved that shoulder stabilization training strengthens the scapular muscles, closed chain and open chain kinetic exercises are also beneficial thereby resolving the SD. But as FHP can lead to SD, among the correction of FHP or open chain kinetic exercises which one is more effective to treat SD type II it has not been compared before. There is also paucity of literature available on open chain kinetic exercises and forward head posture correction exercises on scapular symmetry and glenohumeral disability in office workers with type II scapular dyskinesis. Hence this study aims to compare the effect of open chain kinetic exercises and forward head posture correction on scapular symmetry and glenohumeral disability in office workers with type II Scapular dyskinesis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Open chain kinetic exercises | Experimental | Other: Open chain kinetic exercises |
| Forward head posture correction exercises | Experimental | Other: Forward head posture correction exercises |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Both male and female office workers
- In the age group of 20 to 40 years
- With at least one year work experience
- Individuals with Type II scapular dyskinesia (1-1.5 cm dif¬ference)
- Individuals with forward head posture
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Any Congenital abnormality
- Neurological deficit
- Received physiotherapy treatment in past three months
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Open chain kinetic exercisesGroup A will perform open chain kinetic exercises Before the intervention all the participants will perform 20 minutes of warm up and 10 minutes of cool down. The Open kinematic chain exercises(Three sets of each exercise while one set of each exercise will be performed at the setup and remaining two sets will be guided to the patient as a home plan)-:Blackburn exercises ( 20 repetitions ) , Dynamic hug( 10 repetitions), W exercise(10 repetitions), lunges with dumbbells-forward(10 repetitions with half kg dumbbell), upward and diagonal, and Pectoralis minor stretching(3 to 5 stretches)will be performed | Other | Open chain kinetic exercises |
| Forward head posture correction exercisesPatienGroup B participants will perform forward head correction exercise(22) Chin tuck Patient will Stand with upper back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart. • Face forward, tuck your chin down, and pull head back until it meets the wall. • t | Other | Forward head posture correction exercises |
Primary outcome
SPADI questionnaire
Time frame: 4 week
The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) was developed to measure current shoulder pain and disability in an outpatient setting. The SPADI contains 13 items that assess two domains; a 5-item subscale that measures pain and an 8-item subscale that measures disability.
Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST)
Time frame: 4 weeks
Lateral Scapular Slide Test (LSST) will be used to evaluate the scapular dyskinesis. LSST asses scapular asymmetry under varying load positions. Measurements of scapular position are taken while scapular position with the arm abducted 0, 45, and 90 degrees in the coronal plane. Distance from the inferior angle of the scapula to the spinous process of the thoracic vertebra in the same horizontal plane was measured in all 3 position .If the distance is greater than 1.5 cm, it means LSST is positive
Forward head posture measurement using Image J software
Time frame: 4 weeks
Forward head posture measurement will be assessed using a digitized , lateral view photograph(Sony 16.1 M pixels camera ) of the subject in his or her usual standing posture. The tragus of the subject's ear will be marked and a reflexive marker will be attached to the skin overlying C7 vertebrae. Once the photograph obtained we will use ImageJ software (20)to measure FHP quantified by the craniovertebral angle (The angle between the horizontal line passing through the C7 and a line extending from tragus of ear to C7). An angle less than 50-53 degrees may indicate FHP . Thereby, the smaller the CV angle, the greater the disability.
Universal Goniometer
Time frame: 4 weeks
In Type 2 Scapula Dyskinesia, weakness of the serratus anterior results in reduction in both glenohumeral flexion and abduction .So these ranges will be measured before and after intervention in both groups with the help of goniometer.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Mar 2022.
- Background: PubMed 28964876Lefevre-Colau MM, Nguyen C, Palazzo C, Srour F, Paris G, Vuillemin V, Poiraudeau S, Roby-Brami A, Roren A. Recent advances in kinematics of the shoulder complex in healthy people. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2018 Jan;61(1):56-59. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2017.09.001. Epub 2017 Sep 28. No abstract available.
- Background: PubMed 28987866Lefevre-Colau MM, Nguyen C, Palazzo C, Srour F, Paris G, Vuillemin V, Poiraudeau S, Roby-Brami A, Roren A. Kinematic patterns in normal and degenerative shoulders. Part II: Review of 3-D scapular kinematic patterns in patients with shoulder pain, and clinical implications. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2018 Jan;61(1):46-53. doi: 10.1016/j.rehab.2017.09.002. Epub 2017 Oct 5.
- Background: PubMed 26231154Kibler WB, Sciascia A. The role of the scapula in preventing and treating shoulder instability. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2016 Feb;24(2):390-7. doi: 10.1007/s00167-015-3736-z. Epub 2015 Aug 1.
- Background: PubMed 27916706Deng S, Chen K, Ma Y, Chen J, Huang M. The Influence of Test Positions on Clinical Assessment for Scapular Dyskinesis. PM R. 2017 Aug;9(8):761-766. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.11.011. Epub 2016 Dec 1.
- Background: PubMed 31430250Panagiotopoulos AC, Crowther IM. Scapular Dyskinesia, the forgotten culprit of shoulder pain and how to rehabilitate. SICOT J. 2019;5:29. doi: 10.1051/sicotj/2019029. Epub 2019 Aug 20.
- Background: PubMed 32471164Longo UG, Risi Ambrogioni L, Berton A, Candela V, Massaroni C, Carnevale A, Stelitano G, Schena E, Nazarian A, DeAngelis J, Denaro V. Erratum: Longo, U.G., et al. Scapular Dyskinesis: From Basic Science to Ultimate Treatment. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17(8), 2974. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 May 27;17(11):3810. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17113810.
- Background: PubMed 29097952Singla D, Veqar Z. Association Between Forward Head, Rounded Shoulders, and Increased Thoracic Kyphosis: A Review of the Literature. J Chiropr Med. 2017 Sep;16(3):220-229. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2017.03.004. Epub 2017 Sep 28.
- Background: PubMed 32306852Ozdemir F, Toy S. Evaluation of scapular dyskinesis and ergonomic risk level in office workers. Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2021 Dec;27(4):1193-1198. doi: 10.1080/10803548.2020.1757307. Epub 2020 Jun 22.
- Background: PubMed 25640292Christensen SW, Hirata RP, Graven-Nielsen T. The effect of experimental neck pain on pressure pain sensitivity and axioscapular motor control. J Pain. 2015 Apr;16(4):367-79. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2015.01.008. Epub 2015 Jan 29.
- Background: PubMed 27816845Castelein B, Cools A, Parlevliet T, Cagnie B. Are chronic neck pain, scapular dyskinesis and altered scapulothoracic muscle activity interrelated?: A case-control study with surface and fine-wire EMG. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2016 Dec;31:136-143. doi: 10.1016/j.jelekin.2016.10.008. Epub 2016 Oct 19.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Saima Zahid, PhD* principal investigator
Riphah International University
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Open chain kinetic exercises and Forward head posture correction exercises in people with Dyskinesias, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Mar 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
SPADI questionnaire (time frame: 4 week). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05044572, which also lists 10 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Mar 2022.